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swallowtail (papilio machaon) during sunset
Letztes Jahr zeigten sich nur sehr wenige Schwalbenschwänze auf den Höhen der Südeifel, wo sie sich regelmäßig im Frühling und Sommer in 2 Generationen zum Hilltopping treffen.
Dieses Männchen war der einzige seiner Art, den ich in der Saison 2015 bei schönem Licht und Windstille an seinem Schlafplatz fotografieren konnte (17.05.2015, 21:01 Uhr)
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Several years ago I discovered the first swallowtails on the outskirts of my home. This one sat on a mild, windless Sunday morning on the blossom of a wild carrot close to the path. In a light drizzle it just didn't want to fly away, so I had the opportunity to photograph this beautiful specimen extensively.
Vor etlichen Jahren entdeckte ich am Rande meines Wohnortes die ersten Schwalbenschwänze. Dieser hier saß an einem milden, windstillen Sonntagmorgen auf der Blüte einer wilden Möhre nah am Weg. Bei leichtem Nieselregen wollte er einfach nicht wegfliegen, so dass ich ausgiebig Gelegenheit hatte, dieses schöne Exemplar zu fotografieren.
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Swallowtail with drops of dew in the morning shortly after six in a meadow full of summer flowers.
Schwalbenschwanz mit Tautropfen morgens kurz nach sechs in einer Wiese voller Sommerblumen.
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A fresh summer generation swallowtail in the early morning around 6 on a common mallow.
Ein frischer Schwalbenschwanz der Sommergeneration am frühen Morgen gegen 6 an einer wilden Malve.
Swallowtail on tansy in the early morning before sunrise on a high natural meadow in the volcanic Eifel.
Schwalbenschwanz auf Rainfarn am frühen Morgen vor Sonnenaufgang auf einer hoch gelegenen Naturwiese in der Vulkaneifel.
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Swallowtail in the first sunlight just before departure.
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Der seltene, nur an der Mosel beheimatete Mosel - Apollo an einer seiner bevorzugten Futterpflanzen, der Wiesen - Flockenblume auf dem Apolloweg zwischen Cochem und Valwig.
The rare -based only on the river Moselle- Moselle-Apollo at one of its preferred food plant, the brown knapweed on the Apollo Trail between Cochem and Valwig.
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Early in the morning, shortly after 6, on a hill in the southern Eifel. The swallowtails kept making their rounds on the wild carrot. On a picture I got her with the setting moon on a picture.
Morgens früh kurz nach 6 auf einer Anhöhe in der Südeifel. Die Schwalbenschwänze drehten ständig ihre Runden auf der wilden Möhre. Auf einem Bild bekam ich sie mit dem untergehenden Mond auf ein Bild.
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The swallowtail waits in the morning sun for the dew drops to dry and warmed up to be airworthy.
Der Schwalbenschwanz wartet in der Morgensonne darauf, dass die Tautropfen trocknen und er aufgewärmt ist, um flugfähig zu sein.
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Swallowtail on a big clover during the sunrise (July 10, 2019, 5:40 am).
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Swallowtails like to gather for sleeping in the immediate vicinity. The more they fight when it comes to the females. Thus, the butterfly on the left was still relatively fresh, while the right already had lost some colors and had injuries to the wings.
Schwalbenschwänze versammeln sich gerne zum schlafen in unmittelbarer Nähe. Umso mehr bekämpfen sie sich, wenn es um die Weibchen geht. So war der Schmetterling links noch relativ frisch, während der rechts bereits einige Farben verloren hatte und Verletzungen an den Flügeln aufwies.
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Another picture of the swallowtail, which I photographed on the heights of the South Eifel during the sunrise.
The sun rose in the morning mist and was not very bright for a few minutes.
The problem was the butterfly itself, who was constantly wriggling, while always keeping his wings open in this threatening gesture.
The colors and drawing on the butterfly itself I have achieved through a reflector. In addition, the tonal range of the D810, in contrast to previous cameras is gigantic and works when working in Lightroom real wonders.
Ein weiteres Bild vom Schwalbenschwanz, den ich auf den Höhen der Südeifel während des Sonnenaufgangs fotografieren konnte.
Die Sonne ging im Morgendunst auf und war für einige Minuten nicht sehr hell.
Das Problem war der Schmetterling selbst, der ständig hin und her zappelte, während er allerdings permanent in dieser Drohgebärde die Flügel offen hielt.
Die Farben und Zeichnung auf dem Falter selbst habe ich durch einen Reflektor erzielt. Zudem ist der Tonwertumfang der D810 im Gegensatz zu früheren Kameras gigantisch und wirkt bei der Bearbeitung in Lightroom echte Wunder.
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For a change, another picture from the “Summer of the Swallowtails 2022”.
The beauty had recently hatched and took off a few minutes after the picture was taken.
Zur Abwechslung mal wieder ein Bild vom "Sommer der Schwalbenschwänze 2022".
Die Schönheit war kurz zuvor geschlüpft und machte wenige Minuten nach dem Bild den Abflug.
It's time to bring one of the many swallowtails from the archive into the light again.
Es ist Zeit, mal wieder einen der vielen Schwalbenschwänze aus dem Archiv ins Licht zu befördern.
Taken during a car show sponsored by the Hilltoppers Car Club and held at the Chesterwood Village Retierment Community in the West Chester suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Over the years I've seen this car multiple times, but never got a decent shot of it. I like this shot, but would have asked the owner to remove the signs in the windshield if I could have found him. As you can see, it is in mint condition with a very nice white interior.
Last Friday evening just before dusk, I discovered three swallowtails, who had searched in the immediate vicinity of a common sleeping place. About 1/2 meter next to these two specimens sat a third on a single flower.
On the Saturday before sunrise, I was on the spot and was once again able to take many pictures of these beautiful butterflies.
Letzten Freitag abends kurz vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit entdeckte ich drei Schwalbenschwänze, die sich in unmittelbarer Nähe einen gemeinsamen Schlafplatz gesucht hatten. Etwa 1/2 Meter neben diesen beiden Exemplaren sass ein dritter auf einer Einzelblüte.
Am Samstag vor Sonnenaufgang war ich zur Stelle und konnte wieder einmal etliche Bilder von diesen herrlichen Schmetterlingen machen.
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WHO'S RR IS THIS?
You'd never know it from this picture, but its former Seaboard Coast Line rails now under the Family Lines flag. Amtrak's Boston, MA to Catlettsburg, KY train 67, The Hilltopper, is rolling along with a little help from N&W GP9-885 ahead of F40PH-302. At Petersburg, the train will switch onto N&W rails. And how about that jointed rail?
WKU vs North Carolina Central University. Western wins 50-14. First field pass of the season. Game shot with 70-200f/2.8 and 24-70f/2.8.
At the moment it is a pleasure to go with the camera in the garden ... everywhere butterflies on lavender and summer lilac (buddleia). To my surprise, a fresh swallowtail of the 2nd generation flew for this year, as always on time for the summer full moon.
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Eastbound Amtrak No. 66, the "Hilltopper," passes a westbound N&W empty hopper train at Ingleside, WV on June 4, 1978.
Fall River, MA
History of this gorgeous building is below my short reason for the photo.
I have been in contact with someone who graduated from BMC Durfee High School back in 1961. He is currently retired living in Costa Rica and writing a book of stories of his youth while growing up and causing trouble in Fall River during those years. He asked for a photo of the school for a cover of his self-published book. I was never really happy with shots I took of the building years ago and this was the perfect time to get the portrait framed shots of the clock tower that he specifically requested. But while I was there I couldn't help but get one of my over-the-top shots while in my hometown of Fall River. My Dad has stories of he and my grandfather making parts for the telescope that was in the observatory. I've never been inside though. After its restoration it is now used as a probate and family court.
The history:
"The building was built as a donation from Mrs. Mary B. Young to the people of the city of Fall River, in memory of her son Bradford Matthew Chaloner Durfee, who had died at a young age in 1872, leaving a sizable inheritance.
George A. Clough, a Boston architect was chosen to design the building. Ground was broken in August 1883. The first story of the school is constructed of native Fall River Granite, while the stone of the upper portions is from Mason, New Hampshire. The new high school was formally dedicated to the city on June 15, 1887.
The building occupies a commanding position atop a hill in the city's Highlands neighborhood, and is visible from miles around. Even today, the school's sports teams are known as the "Durfee Hilltoppers".
Recent history
In 1978, the city opened a new, much larger high school in the north end, also named "B.M.C. Durfee High School". The old high school remained vacant until the early 1990s when it was taken over by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for use as a Probate Court House. The restoration was completed in the mid-1990s. The Southeast branch of the Massachusetts Housing Court is located in the building as well."
Taken during a car show sponsored by the Hilltoppers Car Club and held at the Chesterwood Village Retierment Community in the West Chester suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.
I've seen '39 coupes many times, but this is the first 2 door sedan I remember seeing. Really cool wheels which are the main giveaway that this car isn't stock and may well be a sleeper. The headlights have been modified and I think I prefer the stock ones. Still, all in all I really love it.
Take II, hand-held panorama hence the minor distortion
Fall River, MA
September 12, 2021
The history:
"The building was built as a donation from Mrs. Mary B. Young to the people of the city of Fall River, in memory of her son Bradford Matthew Chaloner Durfee, who had died at a young age in 1872, leaving a sizable inheritance.
George A. Clough, a Boston architect was chosen to design the building. Ground was broken in August 1883. The first story of the school is constructed of native Fall River Granite, while the stone of the upper portions is from Mason, New Hampshire. The new high school was formally dedicated to the city on June 15, 1887.
The building occupies a commanding position atop a hill in the city's Highlands neighborhood, and is visible from miles around. Even today, the school's sports teams are known as the "Durfee Hilltoppers".
Recent history
In 1978, the city opened a new, much larger high school in the north end, also named "B.M.C. Durfee High School". The old high school remained vacant until the early 1990s when it was taken over by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for use as a Probate Court House. The restoration was completed in the mid-1990s. The Southeast branch of the Massachusetts Housing Court is located in the building as well."
This eastbound UP stack train comes over a hill and will now drop downgrade into Cheyenne on 10-29-16.
Amtrak F40PH No. 278 drew the assignment of pulling the last run of the eastbound Hilltopper. It is shown in Bluefield, West Virginia. (Scanned from Kodak Tri-X negative film)
Taken during a car show sponsored by the Hilltoppers Car Club and held at the Chesterwood Village Retierment Community in the West Chester suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Taken during a car show sponsored by the Hilltoppers Car Club and held at the Chesterwood Village Retierment Community in the West Chester suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.
There might be some debate about this being the most radical car at the show, but there is certainly no doubt that it is the most radical and eye catching paint job. My love for yellow lives on.
AMTK 272 with Train 66, the Hilltopper, with Southern's Crescent on the other track, Alexandria, VA on July 28, 1978
2YD FL bin from Nedland Industries
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Built in 1974, the Marquette Hilltopper is 140' long and has a breath of 38'. Her loaded draft is 11' and she has 4500 horsepower. Took this from the Dayton, Kentucky floodwall. Cincinnati's Riverside Drive makes up the background. The smokestack upper right, was the Cincinnati Water Works Eden Park pumping station.